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The fine folks at Kappstein sent me one of their lightweight 17T Sprockets (cog) to test out on the streets. They weren’t kidding when they said the sprocket was lightweight as it weighed exactly 49 grams. The first thing you will notice is that the…

When Blackburn sent me their Central 100/Central 20 combo light set, I was a bit excited to try these out after reading what both lights had to offer. Right out of the package… charging these lights was extremely painless, and lightning fast using the supplied…

ABUS has sent me several locks in past few months to test out and I’m still going through the motions of giving each lock its undivided attention. One lock I wanted to test immediately was the ABUS uGrip Bordo 5700 folding lock because it’s unique…

Blackburn sent me the Super Flea Front & Rear Combo pack and wow… I am truly impressed with these lights. Each light includes a magnetic USB smart charger that is super easy to attach. Once fully charged… the front light will last 1hr high, 3hr…

Yesterday, Portland reached a daytime high of 102 degrees and it was brutal. I ride street and wear Cadence pants period, but yesterday I thought I would give the Chrome Folsom Pants a try because its relaxed fit and it seemed suitable (if you don’t…

For the longest time, I’ve been trying to find the perfect camera bag to safely stow my Canon 5D Mark III into my backpack. When YNOT sent me their new Stowaway Camera Insert… my search was over. This medium camera bag insert was perfectly sized…

I’ve been riding Fixed Gear bikes for a long time, and I would never give it up… completely. For the past year or so, I’ve been scooping out some road bikes solely for long distance rides. I believe that you and your bike must be…

A few weeks before the official release of the Chrome Forged Rubber Sneakers, Ari and I swooped up a pair of the Timur kicks to test out. What you first need to know is that the Forged Rubber Sneakers do not come with a stable…

About a month ago, Bartosz from GB-Leather sent me one of his chainwhip Multi-Tools to check out. I’m a big fan of these types of tools because the obvious importance of its function. Sadly, this tool seems neglected and uncommonly found in ones tool pouch/bag….

When DZR sent me a pair of Jetlag Nero SPD compatible slip-on shoes to check out, I was beyond stoked to give these kicks a try. I’ve always loved the concept of slip-on shoes because I can be really lazy at times. I’m the type…

Blackburn recently sent me their TOOLMANATOR 16 Multi-Tool to check out. I love multi-tools, especially the ones that conveniently fit in my overcrowded tool bag. The TOOLMANATOR 16 is one of the smallest and lightest multi-tools I’ve ever used. It’s truly amazing to see 16…

From day one… I’ve been a fan of Knog and their dynamic lights which have helped me get through some rough nights on the road. A few months ago, Knog sent me the Blinder Arc 5.5, Blinder Road 3, and Blinder Arc 1.7 to test…

When my good friend Christina told me she wanted a complete bicycle so we could ride together, I sprang into action to help her. I’ve seen my fair share of affordable fixed/track completes that came shipped in a box, and I’ve been unimpressed. So after…

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